paint hoss. Cisco’s paint hoss was named Diablo and Pancho’s palomino was named Loco. Renaldo rode several hosses during his reign as the Cisco Kid, including a white during the series at Monogram Pictures. What breed was the Cisco kids horse? For the 1950s TV series, the Cisco Kid’s sidekick Read more…
Horses can benefit from the addition of collagen to their diets in a number of ways. Equine support collagen is crucial to horses as their quality of life depends on them having strong joints. There’s also a good deal of evidence to suggest that collagen for horses can help maintain Read more…
Oils like coconut, jojoba or sunflower oil can be used to soothe and moisturize your horse’s base of the tail and hair. These oils make a great alternative to a regular detangler. Is jojoba oil safe for animals? Jojoba oil is nontoxic and hypoallergenic, and it’s safe to use on Read more…
A dull coat and/or dry skin can be caused by several things, but the most common are: Poor base nutrition including vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Lack of quality protein in diet. How do you fix dry skin on horses? Herbal remedies like aloe, comfrey, calendula and lavender stimulate healing and Read more…
Plowing paddocks can help break up ice and produce a rougher surface to aid traction. In addition, removing large amounts of snow from high use areas will decrease water buildup once the paddocks thaw. Be sure to pick up manure piles in the paddock and shelter during the winter. What Read more…
Improved health of the skin and coat. Decreases the chance of various health problems such as thrush, scratches, and other skin problems. Cleans the horse, so chafing does not occur under areas of tack. Do horses like being groomed? Mutual grooming expresses camaraderie among horses and helps wild ones bond Read more…
White line disease occurs when the hoof wall becomes separated or cracked, usually due to unusual stress on the wall; within these cracks, bacteria and fungi are often found. Protect yourself and your pet. Compare top pet insurance plans. Why is the top of my horses hoof white? White line Read more…
If the “ice balls” have formed, they can be removed by bringing the horse into a warm environment, using a hoof pick, or very carefully using a small hammer to chip/break the ball. How do you keep snowballs out of your hooves? Some people recommend applying petroleum jelly or cooking Read more…
It is actually the horse’s pituitary gland that recognizes this change in daylight hours and produces hormones that cause a horse to shed its winter coat. If you are looking to speed up the shedding process, adding light and vigorous grooming can help. Do horses shed in January? Some horse Read more…
The real trigger for winter coat growth is diminishing light. As the fall days get shorter, the reduction of light causes the horse’s body to begin increasing the production of the hormone melatonin, which in turn prompts additional coat growth. What triggers winter coat growth? Winter hair growth is triggered Read more…